LakeNET - The Steeles

The Steeles are a family group of brothers and sisters that consist of J.D., Fred, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy Steele. They have been singing together since they were young children growing up in Gary, IN. They began to develop their style and soul in Minneapolis, MN. In the 80's with Prince and Jam and Lewis and Soul Asylum as the music scene began to develop in the city. The Steeles have earned every award that the music community has offered in the state of Minnesota in the past 20 years. The Steeles have recorded and performed with Prince, Donald Fagen, Morgan Freeman, George Clinton, Kim Carnes, Blind Boys, James Cleveland, Mahalia Jackson and many others throughout there long and storied career. The family has traveled around the world in the musical "The Gospel At Colonus'" including a Broadway run at the Lunt Fontanne theatre in 1988. Their recent accomplishments include projects with corporate clients including Target, Best Buy, and Slumberland. They have been featured on national commercials as well as local spots and enjoy an international profile that has earned them a worldwide audience.

The Steeles have performed their melodic sounds around me world including Carnegie Hall, Paris, London, Barcelona, Italy, South America, Moscow, and all around the US.

The Steeles have also contributed music to several film soundtracks, including the documentary Hoopdreams, Graffiti Bridge, and Corrina. Corrina. The Steeles continue to perform in worldclass productions around the globe. They recently released a new holiday CD entitled "a Christmas Celebration". Jearlyn, whose phenomenal performances in Mahalia also brought her critical acclaim, recently released her solo CD "Steele Praising Him" A beautifully crafted album, this collections feature Jearlyn’s angelic voice on a compilation of traditional gospel hymns. Jearlyn is also featured in the upcoming movie release of Garrison Kiellor’s "A Prairie Home Companion". Jearlyn is often a featured guest on the program. In addition to being in demand as a motivational speaker, she is host of her own top rated radio show "Steele Talking" on WCCO in Minneapolis which is heard in 32 US states.

Collectively, they have won numerouse awards including Grammy awards. The Steeles have collectively released seven CDs. There national and international audience continues to grow.